Canada Summer Jobs 2019 Applications Now Open

John Nater, Member of Parliament for Perth—Wellington, announced today that the employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2019 program is now open.

“Through Canada Summer Jobs, young Canadians have the opportunity to gain the skills and experience they need to get jobs now and in the future. I encourage employers to apply for funding to create jobs that will help students, employers and our local economies. Last summer 140 young people were employed across Perth—Wellington, creating jobs in our communities.” – John Nater, MP, Perth—Wellington

MP Nater is once again disappointed that, after previously lobbying both the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, the date for employer notifications still has not been moved up to allow for earlier hiring.

“Not only is the April notification date much too late for most students to find out if they have a summer job, but employers also must budget and therefore need confirmation of whether or not they will receive funding well in advance of this date” said MP Nater. “University and college students in particular must have an idea of where they will be working in the summer by mid-February.”

Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping both students and their communities.

Funding will be available to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses (under 50 employees) to hire qualified young people aged 15 to 30. Thousands of young Canadians will benefit from summer employment while helping employers address skills shortages.

The application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2019 is December 17, 2018 to January 25, 2019 EXTENDED TO February 3, 2019, 6:00 p.m. EST.